Title Terrorism and counterterrorism : a moral assessment / Carl Wellman

Published Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, ©2013

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Description 1 online resource Series SpringerBriefs in law, 2192-855X ; 9 SpringerBriefs in law ; 9. Contents What is Terrorism? -- Why is Terrorism Wrong? -- How Could Terrorism Be Justified? -- International Responses -- State Responses -- Moral Limits on State Action Summary This book presents a definition of terrorism that is broad and descriptive and much needed to prevent misunderstanding. The book identifies the features that make terrorism 'wrong', including coerciveness, the violation of rights and undermining of trust. Next, it evaluates reasons given for terrorism such as the protection of human rights and the liberation of oppressed groups as not normally justified. Following this, the book identifies and evaluates international responses to terrorism, taking into account General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, United Nations conventions and cr Analysis Ethics Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History Criminology & Criminal Justice Religious Studies Political Theory Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Subject Terrorism -- Moral and ethical aspects Terrorism -- Prevention -- Moral and ethical aspects POLITICAL SCIENCE -- General. Droit. Sciences sociales. Sciences humaines. Terrorism -- Moral and ethical aspects Terrorism -- Prevention -- Moral and ethical aspects Form Electronic book ISBN 9789400760073 9400760078

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